Talk of the town：Chinese Cultural Festival
【明報專訊】This year's Chinese Cultural Festival, organized by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will be held from June to September. During the festival period, various cultural activities will be conducted, including film screenings, exhibitions, and community and school activities.
Specifically, the City in Focus of this year is Xi'an, the capital of 13 ancient dynasties with a precious cultural heritage. Treasured exhibits such as the Terracotta Army of Emperor Qin (秦始皇兵馬俑) will be on display at the Hong Kong Museum of History. Government officials expect that more than one million people will participate in the activities held during the festival.
Chinese cultural heritage
The Chinese cultural heritage spans thousands of years and is renowned worldwide for its rich history, traditions, and contributions to various fields such as art, philosophy, science, and literature. Alongside Egypt, Mesopotamia, and India, China is often regarded as one of the Four Great Ancient Civilisations.
China's cultural legacy continues to influence our modern world and attracts many people around the world who seek to learn from its history and traditions. For example, China has been setting up Confucius Institutes (孔子學院) around the world to promote the Chinese language and culture, in order to facilitate cultural exchange. Therefore, it is not unusual to hear Putonghua spoken by a foreigner.
The rise of ''China chic'' (國潮)
''China Chic'' is a term that refers to a fashion style or trend that incorporates elements of Chinese traditional culture into contemporary or Western contexts. Goods with Chinese brands and made in China are becoming increasingly popular among the younger generation. For example, more people are choosing to wear ''Hanfu'' (漢服) as their everyday outfits.
■Grammar booster
It is not unusual...
Used to indicate that something is common or expected.
E.g. It is not unusual for people to feel nervous before giving a speech to the public.
■Game
Matching
(See the picture)
Where are they?
1. Terracotta Army ˙
2. Great Wall of China ˙
3. Potala Palace (布達拉宮)˙
4. Jiuzhaigou (九寨溝)˙
˙A. Sichuan
˙B. Tibet
˙C. Beijing
˙D. Xi'an
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■Gear up
Fill in the blanks with the glossary below.
1. The region is _______ for its outstanding natural beauty.
2. I'm going to wear my vampire _____ for Halloween.
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■Glossary
precious (adj) 珍奇的
renowned (adj) 著名的
legacy (n) 遺產
outfit (n) 裝束
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